Overview
- CEO Todd Greenberg said CA has been assured that BBL‑contracted Pakistan players will not be withdrawn mid‑tournament.
- Pakistan’s planned January T20Is in Sri Lanka had prompted availability doubts, but CA reiterated the players will complete the BBL.
- CA and the Australian Cricketers’ Association have sent representatives to Pakistan to conduct a pre‑tour security assessment.
- Australia’s T20I series in Pakistan is planned ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup with dates yet to be finalised, and the ODI leg is set to move to June.
- BBL 15 runs from December 14 to January 25, with six Pakistan internationals involved, and early outings for Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi were underwhelming.